ASUS
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CR
A entry-level laptop for everyday users and creators, leading with 16 in.
49/100
16 inCore Ultra 9RTX 5070Ti32 GB1000 GBOLED
£2,700best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Backlit keyboard
- Fingerprint reader
- Above-average refresh rate
- Above-average cpu max clock
- Below-average gpu vram
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CR wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size16 "
Panel typeOLED
Resolution2560
Aspect ratio16
Refresh rate240 Hz
Design and build
Weight1.95 kg
Performance
CPUCore Ultra 9
CPU cores16
CPU threads16
CPU max clock5.4 GHz
GPURTX 5070Ti
GPU VRAM12 GB
Memory and storage
RAM32 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X
RAM speed7467 MHz
Storage1000 GB
Storage typeNVMe
Battery
Battery capacity90
Ports
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CR vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 OLED
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CRROG Zephyrus M16 OLED
| ASUSASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CRThis page | ASUSROG Zephyrus M16 OLED | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49 /100 | 49 /100 |
| Size | 16 " | 16 " |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.85 kgBetter |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 | Core Ultra 9 |
| GPU | RTX 5070Ti | RTX 4080 |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CR right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CR worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CR?
Its backlit keyboard stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the MacBook Pro 14.2-inch M5?
The MacBook Pro 14.2-inch M5 scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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